Top Adelaide Mountain Bike Tours

There’s no doubt that South Australia’s Barossa Valley is a world-class wine region, with its Syrah and Shiraz gracing sommeliers’ lists throughout the world. On this single-day tour, discover the valley’s oenological heritage without having to check out of your Adelaide accommodation, and without having to carefully count every taster to stay under the drink-drive limit. Stops to sample local produce and enjoy a local lunch round out this fulsome experience of the Barossa Valley.

Discover the best food and wine of the Barossa Valley on a full-day tour from Adelaide or Glenelg. Have time for wine tastings at four or five wineries throughout the day as you pass through villages such as Lyndoch, Tanunda, and Angaston. Your guide discusses the options with the group and tailors the day to your interests. You'll also stop at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop in Nuriootpa, and end the day with sweeping views from Mengler Hill.

The Barossa Valley is famous for its fertile vineyards and traditional wineries, but knowing where to find the best of them requires local knowledge. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Adelaide hotel and spin through the Barossa Valley as your guide sheds light on the winemaking process. Share your preferences to hit up to five wineries of the most interest, shop at Hahndorf Resort, visit Maggie Beer's Farm Shop, and tuck into a delicious lunch at one of the wineries.

Enjoy a relaxing half-day cruise on the Murray River aboard the paddle wheeler “Captain Proud.” Learn about the river’s history, culture, and ecosystem from the live commentary. Look out for birds and wildlife, including kangaroos, pelicans, galahs, and cockatoos. Feast on a two-course lunch while watching the world go peacefully by.

Travel from Adelaide to the historic Murray River on an 8-hour day trip that includes a lunch-time cruise, a great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves. Afterwards, you'll take in the Murray River landscape from the coach, stopping for photo ops and sweeping views. Visit a chocolate factory and cheese maker in Woodside (optional) on the return journey to Adelaide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the Barossa Valley wine region’s delights on a full-day hop-on hop-off winery tour from Adelaide. Explore at your own pace when you hop off at your choice of 10–15 wineries and eateries on the route. The full circuit takes about one hour to complete, and you'll have time to visit around four selected stops. Sample the wine and food options (own expense) at your leisure before returning to Adelaide.

Experience the natural beauty of the Adelaide region on a downhill bike tour from the summit of Mount Lofty. With a guide, you’ll start your bike ride at the highest point of the Mt Lofty Ranges, where you can marvel at the panoramic vista before hopping on your mountain bike and taking off down the hill. Make a stop at Cleland Wildlife Park to spot kangaroos and koalas, and stay energized with morning tea. Round-trip transportation by comfortable 4WD vehicle from Adelaide to Mount Lofty is included. This tour is limited to nine people to provide a small-group experience with personalized attention.

Get active while enjoying the great outdoors and spotting wildlife on this kayaking tour to the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. Paddle through ancient mangrove forests and keep a lookout for the dolphins that pass through. Learn about the animals and their habitat from your naturalist guide. No kayaking experience is necessary and the pace will be slow but moderate fitness is recommended.

Visit the renowned McLaren Vale wine region for wine tastings and more during a half-day small group tour from Adelaide, with a stop in pretty Glenelg on the way back. Travel with an experienced guide through the stunning Onkaparinga Hills where you may spot Kangaroo, Koala, or Emu. Once in the beautiful McLaren Vale region we'll visit the Chapel Hill Winery and Haselgrove Wines for two fabulous wine tasting experiences, with the option to enjoy a cheese platter with your tasting at Haselgrove Wines (at own cost and subject to availability) As we head back to Adelaide we'll take you along the coastline where you can check out the beautiful views before we make our final stop in Glenelg to take a short beachside stroll along Gulf St Vincent before heading back to Adelaide. This small-group tour, limited to 20 people, ensures a more personalized experience.

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, one of Australia’s most popular wildlife destinations, on this activity-filled day trip by ferry and coach. On the island, discover its natural attractions and local animals, from Vivonne Bay and Seal Bay Conservation Park to the Remarkable Rocks, Flinders Chase National Park, Admirals Arch and more. Spot wallabies, echidnas, fur seals, koalas and, of course, kangaroos.

‘Adelaide Highlights with Wine Tasting and Coast’ is a full day tour featuring some of Adelaide's finest experiences. With several pick-up points around Adelaide CBD this small group day tour offers a wonderful balance of sightseeing and wine tasting and packs a punch as far as must do highlights when visiting Adelaide. City Tour, Mount Lofty Lookout, 2 hours to explore Township of Hahndorf, then off to McLaren Vale to enjoy wine tasting and more sightseeing. Wine tasting at the beautiful Chapel Hill wines and the stunning Haselgrove Wines, photo opportunities and a scenic drive along the coastline with a 15 min stop in seaside suburb of Glenelg. You can choose to stay in Glenelg and watch the sunset, and catch the tram back to Adelaide at your convenience, or jump back on board and head back to Adelaide for drop off.

Explore the Adelaide Hills and the town of Hahndorf on a half-day tour from Adelaide. Your driver takes you through historic villages that dot the Mount Lofty Ranges and stops in Hahndorf for the afternoon. Includes afternoon tea or beer tasting, air-conditioned transportation, on-board commentary, and pickup and drop-off at select hotels.

Venture out of Adelaide on a full-day tour that travels to the McLaren Vale wine region, and the charming towns of Hahndorf, Goolwa, and Victor Harbor. Enjoy wine and food tastings (own expense) in McLaren Vale with a stop at The d'Arenberg Cube winery. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Take an exhilarating 45-minute boat ride from the Granite Island Causeway to Seal Island and Wright Island to look for seals, sea lions, and bottle-nose dolphins, and hear the history of whaling in Encounter Bay.

Explore Adelaide at a relaxed pace while getting some exercise on this half-day bike tour of the city and Park Lands areas. By touring with a guide you’ll visit parts of the city that you might otherwise overlook, and there’s little risk of getting lost either. Pedal past landmarks and attractions including the Adelaide Oval, Himeji Japanese Gardens, and Rymill Park.

Maximize your time in Adelaide and experience sights that many tourists miss on a bike ride between the city and the sea. At a relaxed pace, you’ll cycle to the vibrant Riverside Precinct and visit Henley Beach for morning brunch. Pedal along the River Torrens Linear trail and parallel to the south Australian coastline, a visual feast of white sand beaches. Finally, explore Glenelg town and opt to return to Adelaide by tour bus or on the iconic Glenelg tram. Small-group tour, limited to eight people.

On this half-day, small-group experience, pair an e-bike tour of Adelaide Hills with wine and food tastings. Take your e-bike along country lanes to three local wineries, a historic strawberry farm, and a cheese cellar. Taste plenty of local wines, sample hand-made cheeses, and carry back local food products and wine on the pannier bags included with your bike.

Enjoy McLaren Vale on two wheels on an easy-paced bike tour that highlights the bucolic beauty of this renowned South Australian wine region. Cycle through Kuitpo Forest and past pretty vineyards as you make your way to at least two wineries for wine tastings of regional varietals like shiraz. A lunch of fresh produce from local farms is included, as is round-trip transport from Adelaide to McLaren Vale, where you start biking. This tour is limited to nine people to provide a small-group experience with personalized attention from a guide.